What Is Alliteration?
5. Busy as a Bee
“She is always as busy as a bee around the holidays.” The repetition of “b” is what makes this an alliterative saying. In the insect world, bees are known to be hard workers. From pollinating flowers to making honey, and protecting their hives, there is much that these creatures get up to.
Anytime you see a bee buzzing around, there is usually a purpose to it. This phrase is used to describe the busy and active nature of a person. In the sentence example, it stresses that the holiday period is one in which the person can be expected to be occupied with many activities.
